Gold Trades Above Rs. 482,000 as Silver Stays Firm in Pakistan

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Gold and silver prices in Pakistan remained elevated on January 17, 2026, reflecting strong international bullion rates and persistent currency pressure. According to Sarafa Markets,…

Pak Identity App Down as NADRA Conducts Nationwide Maintenance

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

NADRA has announced a temporary suspension of its digital and counter-based services today, January 15, 2026, affecting Pak Identity App users and overseas Pakistanis. The…

PTA Introduces SIM Retention Facility for Overseas Pakistanis

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new SIM retention facility to prevent Pakistani mobile numbers from being blocked during extended stays abroad, offering…

KP Govt to Procure B7-Armored Vehicles for PHC Judges

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has initiated the procurement of two B7-level armored vehicles for judges of the Peshawar High Court (PHC), with each vehicle expected…

Karachi to Upgrade 26 Roads Under Rs. 5.54 Billion Development Plan

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has approved a Rs. 5.54 billion development project to rehabilitate 26 internal roads spanning 68 kilometers, aiming to improve traffic flow…

Govt Reviews Future of Rs. 10 Currency Note

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government is considering whether the Rs. 10 banknote should be discontinued, as a cabinet-formed committee begins reviewing its future. The move comes amid…

BTC to PKR: Bitcoin Most Undervalued vs Gold, 2026 Price Rebound Signals

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Bitcoin to PKR (BTC/PKR) has entered a critical phase as Bitcoin becomes the most undervalued asset against gold in history, reviving strong expectations of a…

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Bank Car Financing Surges 35% in December 2025

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Bank loans for car purchases in Pakistan jumped by more than 35% year on year in December 2025, highlighting a growing reliance on bank financing…

Punjab Announces New 2026 Matric and Inter Exam Dates

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Punjab’s nine Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education have officially announced the revised schedule for the 2026 Matric and Intermediate annual examinations, adjusting key dates…

X Faces Second Global Outage in a Week, Users Report Widespread Issues

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) faced a major global outage on Friday, marking the second disruption in less than a week, leaving tens of…

PSX Rallies 3,600 Plus Points to Cross 185,000 Level on Institutional Buying

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong comeback today as the KSE-100 Index soared by 3,642 points, closing at 185,099, marking a 2% gain.…

Pakistan Shaaban Moon Date Announced by SUPARCO

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has predicted that the crescent moon for Shaaban 1447 AH is most likely to be sighted on…

First Female Chief Economist Appointed in Azad Kashmir

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has made history by appointing Mahnaz Faheem as its first woman chief economist in the Planning and Development Department. Her…

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